Tristan da Cunha

Shield volcanoUK (South Atlantic)

CountryUK (South Atlantic)

TypeShield volcano

Elevation2062 m

Last Eruption1962

About Tristan da Cunha

The most remote inhabited island in the world. The 1961 eruption forced evacuation of all 264 residents to England. Most returned in 1963. The volcano forms the base of the island. Located 2,800 km from South Africa.

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